Arab Republic of Egypt
United States of America
World
Per Capita Income
$6,200
$47,400

Land Area
384,345 mi²
3.537 million mi²
51.15 million mi²
Government
Republic
republic

Literacy Fraction
71%
99%

Natural Resources
Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore
Coal, copper, lead

Major Transportation
Airports, roadways
Roadways, transportation

Religions
Islam
Christian

Main Language
Arabic
English

Climate
Desert, hot
Mostly temperate

Population
84.5 million
309 million
6.93 billion
Population Density
220 people/mi²
87.3 people/mi²
138 people/mi²
Topography
Covered in desert, valley of the Nile has high cliffs, many oases
Varied, plains, mountains, temperate forests

Economic System
capitalist
Capitalist, market

Imports
Machinery, equipment
Industrial supplies

Exports
Cotton, textiles, crude oil and petroleum products
Agricultural products, industrial supplies

Manufacturing/Industry
Textiles, tourism, chemicals
Technology, motor vehicles

Main Trading Partners
U.S., Italy
Canada, China


The United States has a much larger population and land area, but lower population density. Egypt's per capita income is also much lower than the United States. Major transportation systems are similar, and both countries have a republic system.